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Caterpillar 242B Series 2
The Caterpillar 242B Series 2 is a skid steer loader with an operating weight of 6,914 lb (3,136.2 kg), a 57 hp engine, a rated operating capacity of 2,100 lb (952 kg), and a tipping load of 4,200 lb (1,905.09 kg).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
6,914lb
3,136.2kg
Engine power
57hp
42kW
Net Power Rated operating capacity
2,100lb
952kg
Tipping load
4,200lb
1,905.09kg
Bucket capacity
0.5yd³
0.4m³
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · skid steer loaders
Among 360 skid steer loaders , the Caterpillar 242B Series 2 sits in the middle of its class:
- Operating weight 6,910 lb heavier than 54% (n=334)
- Engine power 57 hp less powerful than 61% (n=335)
- Rated operating capacity 2,100 lb higher-rated than 62% (n=288)
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01 Engine Specification
| Number Of Cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Make | 2236 | |
| Engine Model | 3024C T | |
| Gross Power | 61hp | 45.5kw |
| Net Power | 57hp | 42kw |
| Power Measured @ | 2600rpm | |
| Displacement | 134cu in | 2.2L |
| Bore | 3.3in | 83.9mm |
| Stroke | 3.9in | 99.1mm |
| Gross Power - Sae J1995 | 61hp | 45.5kw |
| Engine Model | Cat C2.2 T | |
| Net Power - Sae 1349 | 56hp | 41.8kw |
| Net Flywheel Power | 56hp | 41.8kw |
02 Operational Specification
| Operational Weight | 6914lb | 3136kg |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3gal | 58L |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 2.6gal | 10L |
| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 2.6gal | 10L |
| Max Speed | 6.8mph | 11km/h |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 14.5gal | 55L |
| Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side | 1.6gal | 6L |
| Operating Voltage | 12V | |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 85amps |
03 Power Train Specification
| Travel Speed Forward | 6.8mph | 11km/h |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Speed Reverse | 6.8mph | 11km/h |
04 Loader Specification
| Breakout Force | 4060lb | 1841kg |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Load Rating | 2100lb | 952kg |
| Bucket Capacity | 0.5yd3 | 0.4m3 |
05 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 6914lb | 3136.2kg |
|---|
06 Hydraulic Specification
| Pump Flow Capacity | 15.6gal/min | 60L/min |
|---|---|---|
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3335psi | 23000kPa |
07 Hydraulic System Specification
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Power | 30.4hp | 22.7kw |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 26 gal/min | |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi | |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi | |
| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 15.6 gal/min | |
| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow |
08 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 2.6gal | 9.9L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 15.3gal | 58L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9.2gal | 34.9L |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.6gal | 9.9L |
| Hydraulic System | 14.5gal | 54.9L |
| Chain Box - Each Side | 1.6gal | 6.1L |
09 Cab Specification
| Rops | SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fops | SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I | |
| Fops Level Ii | SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II |
10 Dimensions Dimensions
| Length With Bucket | 11.28ft in | 3437mm |
|---|---|---|
| Width Over Tires | 5.5ft in | 1676mm |
| Ground Clearance | 7in | 177.8mm |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 6.5ft in | 1986mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.59ft in | 1094mm |
| Length W/O Bucket | 9.06ft in | 2760mm |
| Clearance At Max Lift And Dump | 7.33ft in | 2240mm |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 30.2in | 766mm |
| Length - With Bucket On Ground | 135.31in | 3436.62mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 108.7in | 2760.98mm |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 50 degrees | |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel | 48.4in | 1229.36mm |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 86.9 degrees | |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 30.2in | 767.08mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 154.6in | 3926.84mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 11.8in | 299.73mm |
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 11.2in | 284.48mm |
| Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle | 38.9in | 988.06mm |
| Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump | 88in | 2235.2mm |
| Departure Angle | 28 degrees | |
| Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear | 60.8in | 1545mm |
| Vehicle Width Over Tires | 66in | 1676.4mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Bucket | 87.4in | 2219.96mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Coupler | 56.5in | 1435.1mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Rear | 60.8in | 1544.32mm |
| Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket | 87.4in | 2221mm |
11 Operating Specifications Dimensions
| Tipping Load | 4200lb | 1905.09kg |
|---|---|---|
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 4060lb | 1841.59kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 2100lb | 952.55kg |
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.